Very nicely detailed NASA Boeing 747 with Space Shuttle Orbiter model National Aeronautics and Space Administration This NASA Shuttle Carrier was one of two extensively modified Boeing 747 airliners that NASA used to transport Space Shuttle orbiters Data from Boeing 747-100 specifications Jenkins 2000 General characteristics Crew: 4: pilot, co-pilot, 2 flight engineers (1 flight engineer when not carrying Shuttle) Length: 231 ft 4 in (70.5 m) Wingspan: 195 ft 8 in (59.7 m) Height: 63 ft 5 in (19.3 m) Wing area: 5,500 ft2 (510 m2) Empty weight: 318,000 lb (144,200 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 710,000 lb (322,000 kg) Powerplant: 4 × P&W JT9D-7J turbofans, 50,000 lbf (222 kN) each Performance Cruise speed: Mach 0.6 (with Shuttle) (250 KIAS) Range: 1,150 mi (1,000 nmi, 1,850 km) while carrying Shuttle Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,500 m) (with Shuttle) Scale model for adult collectors 1/200 scale Probably made of resin and / or plastic Please note that although in a very good vintage condition with no losses, the model shows traces of ageing and yellowing as shown in photos. The photos try to show the qualities and faults of the model an are an integral part of the description Careful packaging and registered shipping